From the Principal

New Horizons

We have arrived back to school this term with a flurry of activity associated with our building program. Our maintenance facility on our recently acquired property and the new student car park are proceeding according to schedule. Our A Block car park is also progressing well. Over the course of this term, we will update our community on the next stages of our program beginning with the significant refurbishment of our Ignatian Centre (library).

Our recently published Heritage magazine for Alumni includes references to honouring the past and embracing the future. Our College has evolved thanks to the inspiration of our Founders and the magnificent contributions of our community over many generations.

Our families have always been very generous in giving time to the College. Through the initiative of our Foundation, there are now several opportunities for our community to provide financial assistance either through our Building Program or our new Bursary Program. 

The Bursary program is very exciting as it will enable prospective students to receive a John XXIII College education which may not have otherwise been possible. Details on how to apply for the Bursary or to donate to the Bursary Fund are available below.

Welcome to the College

There are always new faces to welcome at the beginning of a new term and we wish our new staff well as they commence their time at John XXIII College.

• Mrs Nicola Griffin-Appadoo – French Teacher
• Ms Marie Armand – French Teacher (commencing Week 3)
• Ms Elena Cinini – Italian Teacher
• Ms Maria Coate – Humanities and Social Sciences Teacher

 After periods of leave, we are also delighted to welcome back:

• Mr Dustin Fromm – Year 5 Teacher
• Ms Trina Lane – Science Teacher

Congratulations also to the following staff with their Term 2 promotional positions:

• Mr Andrew Osnain -Year 10 Assistant Deputy Principal
• Miss Daisey Farley – Head of Humanities Learning Area
• Miss Morgan Ball - St Louis House Coordinator

Best wishes to all students, staff and families for an enjoyable term. Hopefully, the lockdown will be for only three days and it will be school as usual on Tuesday. 

Robert Henderson

Principal